Essential, contemporary, and inviting defines this extremely energy efficient, Energy Star certified, Passive House design-inspired home in the Pacific Northwest. Designed for an active family of four, the one-story 3 bedroom, 2 bath floor plan offers tasteful aging in place features, a strong sense of privacy, and a low profile that doesn’t impinge on the natural landscape. This house will heat itself in the dead of winter with less energy than it takes to run a hair dryer, and be sensual to live in while it does it. The forms throughout the home are simple and neutral, allowing for ample natural light, rich warm materials, and of course, room for the Guinea pigs makes this a great example of artful architecture applied to a genuine family lifestyle. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. Natural daylight enters both from the tilt & turn and fixed windows in the living and dining areas, and through the terrace door that leads seamlessly outside to the natural landscape. Project Designed & Built by: artisansgroup Certifications: Energy Star & Built Green Lvl 4 Photography: Art Gray of Art Gray Photography

Hillcrest Builders is proud to showcase this custom home with numerous green features. As Shebygan County's leading builder in design and innovation green building.. Hillcrest is committed to working with its customers to build the house of your dreams and needs. Our in-house design and selections center allows the customer to select finishes based on an amazing array of choices. Five acres of a picturesque backyard is a perfect fit for this beautiful custom home. It is targeted for LEED Platinum certification, and will be one of five such homes in Wisconsin and the first in Sheboygan County. The home will be super-insulated along with many other energy and water saving features. Being all-electric, the home will get electricity for PV solar trackers and a future wind turbine. A spa contained in the stunning sun-room will be heated by solar heat, and a Geo-thermal system will provide overall heating and cooling. The home, deigned by Hillcrest, styled quaint-bungalow-meets-modern-farm-house and features tall and vaulted ceilings with lots of glass giving a spacious feel in every room. The garage contains a loft, presenting a guest quarters. The whole home is designed for age-in-place living.

Completed in 2015, the Othello House was designed by PRDG Architecture + Design and built by Better Builders as a striking example of modern living in West Seattle. Though the homeowners chose not to pursue formal certification, the project was built to meet the rigorous standards of a Five-Star Built Green™ home. From the ground up, sustainability and style were equally prioritized. The build preserved native vegetation, retained mature trees on-site, exceeded Washington State Energy Code requirements, and recycled over 70% of construction waste by weight. Recycled-content materials were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, reinforcing the home’s eco-conscious foundation. Large windows on all sides flood the interiors with natural light, while the surrounding landscaping is designed to highlight lush greenery and native plantings. The result is a home that combines premium modern design with environmental responsibility—proving that sustainable construction can also deliver the ultimate in comfort and function.

Hillcrest Builders is proud to showcase this custom home with numerous green features. As Shebygan County's leading builder in design and innovation green building.. Hillcrest is committed to working with its customers to build the house of your dreams and needs. Our in-house design and selections center allows the customer to select finishes based on an amazing array of choices. Five acres of a picturesque backyard is a perfect fit for this beautiful custom home. It is targeted for LEED Platinum certification, and will be one of five such homes in Wisconsin and the first in Sheboygan County. The home will be super-insulated along with many other energy and water saving features. Being all-electric, the home will get electricity for PV solar trackers and a future wind turbine. A spa contained in the stunning sun-room will be heated by solar heat, and a Geo-thermal system will provide overall heating and cooling. The home, deigned by Hillcrest, styled quaint-bungalow-meets-modern-farm-house and features tall and vaulted ceilings with lots of glass giving a spacious feel in every room. The garage contains a loft, presenting a guest quarters. The whole home is designed for age-in-place living.

Completed in 2015, the Othello House was designed by PRDG Architecture + Design and built by Better Builders as a striking example of modern living in West Seattle. Though the homeowners chose not to pursue formal certification, the project was built to meet the rigorous standards of a Five-Star Built Green™ home. From the ground up, sustainability and style were equally prioritized. The build preserved native vegetation, retained mature trees on-site, exceeded Washington State Energy Code requirements, and recycled over 70% of construction waste by weight. Recycled-content materials were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, reinforcing the home’s eco-conscious foundation. Large windows on all sides flood the interiors with natural light, while the surrounding landscaping is designed to highlight lush greenery and native plantings. The result is a home that combines premium modern design with environmental responsibility—proving that sustainable construction can also deliver the ultimate in comfort and function.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE: Certificate of Merit PROJECT: Pittsburgh Monospace CLIENT: Name Withheld ARCHITECTURE FIRM: studio d’ARC architects, P.C. ENGINEERS: Keystone Structural Solutions; Iams Consulting, LLC CONTRACTORS: McNicol Construction PHOTOGRAPHER: Massery Photography, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Located on the edge of Mt. Washington, this project is a new construction within a 1970s era building apartment building made of brick, block, and hollow core plank. The interior acts as a overlapping series of open areas which at times can be spatially reconfigured, including a rotating couch, allowing for flexibility and select views of Pittsburgh and its landscape. JURY COMMENTS: The attention to detail and seamless integration of all systems, lighting and mechanical, into this rigid bamboo box is commendable. The space is so rich and nicely detailed. Ultimately, it feels very comfortable and seems as if it would always feel fresh and inviting. The red sofa looks very James Bond and though distracting, the strength of the overall design minimizes that singular image.

1.High Quality(With ISO, SGS and CE certificate) 2.Competitive Price Our company is a professional project kitchen cabinet supplier,have fixed supplier who can offer us a competitive raw material price.All kinds of advanced machines are used in production ,so our price is very competitive. 3.Professional and Experienced More than 14 years project experience,Skilled design teams can guarantee the contemporary works. 4.Quick Reply and Excellent Services We have professional sales and designers who can offer 24/7 reply online. Our company is OEM & ODM so we can offer you not only best price but also design recommendations. Our company are mainly focus on the Customized furniture, so most of our products did not has a fixed price list. there are two ways to get a quotation: 1. Send us the kitchen cabinet drawings and tell us the material you want, we will quote to you directly. 2. Give your Room layout whitch has the room dimension, we will ask our designer to make the kitchen drawings for you to check and recommend the material then quote to you.

Completed in 2015, the Othello House was designed by PRDG Architecture + Design and built by Better Builders as a striking example of modern living in West Seattle. Though the homeowners chose not to pursue formal certification, the project was built to meet the rigorous standards of a Five-Star Built Green™ home. From the ground up, sustainability and style were equally prioritized. The build preserved native vegetation, retained mature trees on-site, exceeded Washington State Energy Code requirements, and recycled over 70% of construction waste by weight. Recycled-content materials were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, reinforcing the home’s eco-conscious foundation. Large windows on all sides flood the interiors with natural light, while the surrounding landscaping is designed to highlight lush greenery and native plantings. The result is a home that combines premium modern design with environmental responsibility—proving that sustainable construction can also deliver the ultimate in comfort and function.

Completed in 2015, the Othello House was designed by PRDG Architecture + Design and built by Better Builders as a striking example of modern living in West Seattle. Though the homeowners chose not to pursue formal certification, the project was built to meet the rigorous standards of a Five-Star Built Green™ home. From the ground up, sustainability and style were equally prioritized. The build preserved native vegetation, retained mature trees on-site, exceeded Washington State Energy Code requirements, and recycled over 70% of construction waste by weight. Recycled-content materials were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, reinforcing the home’s eco-conscious foundation. Large windows on all sides flood the interiors with natural light, while the surrounding landscaping is designed to highlight lush greenery and native plantings. The result is a home that combines premium modern design with environmental responsibility—proving that sustainable construction can also deliver the ultimate in comfort and function.

Completed in 2015, the Othello House was designed by PRDG Architecture + Design and built by Better Builders as a striking example of modern living in West Seattle. Though the homeowners chose not to pursue formal certification, the project was built to meet the rigorous standards of a Five-Star Built Green™ home. From the ground up, sustainability and style were equally prioritized. The build preserved native vegetation, retained mature trees on-site, exceeded Washington State Energy Code requirements, and recycled over 70% of construction waste by weight. Recycled-content materials were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, reinforcing the home’s eco-conscious foundation. Large windows on all sides flood the interiors with natural light, while the surrounding landscaping is designed to highlight lush greenery and native plantings. The result is a home that combines premium modern design with environmental responsibility—proving that sustainable construction can also deliver the ultimate in comfort and function.

Completed in 2015, the Othello House was designed by PRDG Architecture + Design and built by Better Builders as a striking example of modern living in West Seattle. Though the homeowners chose not to pursue formal certification, the project was built to meet the rigorous standards of a Five-Star Built Green™ home. From the ground up, sustainability and style were equally prioritized. The build preserved native vegetation, retained mature trees on-site, exceeded Washington State Energy Code requirements, and recycled over 70% of construction waste by weight. Recycled-content materials were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, reinforcing the home’s eco-conscious foundation. Large windows on all sides flood the interiors with natural light, while the surrounding landscaping is designed to highlight lush greenery and native plantings. The result is a home that combines premium modern design with environmental responsibility—proving that sustainable construction can also deliver the ultimate in comfort and function.

Specs Overview: - 3000sf SFR - 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom - Net zero energy - Passive solar heating/cooling design - Insulation: R-29 walls & R-45 ceiling - Air Sealing: 0.59ACH - HERS Index: -4 - Certifications: DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certified, ENERGY STAR certified, EPA Indoor airPLUS certified, anticipated Built Green 5-star certified Mechanical: - Ventilation: Fantech Hero 250 with built in HEPA filter. Built-in humidity, temperature, and CO2 - Heating/Cooling: Chilltrix CX-34; hydronic radiant floor heating downstairs and 2 fan coil unit - PV: 10.32kW solar array with Tesla Powerwall 3 backup battery Selections: - Hardie lap, panel and shingle siding - T&G cedar soffits - Taylor Metal Easylock aluminum roofing with Alumiguard coating in Zinc Gray - Hemlock trim & doors - VOC and formaldehyde-free hickory flooring -- Vintage Natural Hickory Northern Solid Sawn - Locally made custom cherry shaker cabinets - Quartzite countertops -- MSI Calcatta Abezzo - LED lighting - WaterSense plumbing fixtures - ENERGY STAR appliances and induction range - Balanced range hood - No/Low-VOC finishes - Triple pane, Low-E coated, argon-filled locally manufactured vinyl windows

Completed in 2015, the Othello House was designed by PRDG Architecture + Design and built by Better Builders as a striking example of modern living in West Seattle. Though the homeowners chose not to pursue formal certification, the project was built to meet the rigorous standards of a Five-Star Built Green™ home. From the ground up, sustainability and style were equally prioritized. The build preserved native vegetation, retained mature trees on-site, exceeded Washington State Energy Code requirements, and recycled over 70% of construction waste by weight. Recycled-content materials were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, reinforcing the home’s eco-conscious foundation. Large windows on all sides flood the interiors with natural light, while the surrounding landscaping is designed to highlight lush greenery and native plantings. The result is a home that combines premium modern design with environmental responsibility—proving that sustainable construction can also deliver the ultimate in comfort and function.

Completed in 2015, the Othello House was designed by PRDG Architecture + Design and built by Better Builders as a striking example of modern living in West Seattle. Though the homeowners chose not to pursue formal certification, the project was built to meet the rigorous standards of a Five-Star Built Green™ home. From the ground up, sustainability and style were equally prioritized. The build preserved native vegetation, retained mature trees on-site, exceeded Washington State Energy Code requirements, and recycled over 70% of construction waste by weight. Recycled-content materials were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, reinforcing the home’s eco-conscious foundation. Large windows on all sides flood the interiors with natural light, while the surrounding landscaping is designed to highlight lush greenery and native plantings. The result is a home that combines premium modern design with environmental responsibility—proving that sustainable construction can also deliver the ultimate in comfort and function.

In a walkable neighborhood near the center of town, a historic masonry and timber frame structure has a new future as a residence containing 10 apartments. The property was originally built by the Elks in 1913 and later became a Masonic lodge, which included a bar, kitchen, meeting rooms and office space. The new apartments range from studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units from 500 square feet to 1000 square feet. In conformance with the municipality’s 20% affordable housing requirements, two of the apartment units will be priced as affordable housing. The top floor of the existing building is double-height, allowing for mezzanine space. Apartments are designed as loft style, with modern detailing; a “SoHo aesthetic.” The character of the building is being restored and preserved, and where possible original brick, stucco, and wood are exposed and refinished. The exterior gains a new stair and elevator tower addition, along with new window openings where necessary. A new plaque designed for the building describes its historic roots in Princeton. With the inclusion of a green roof, LEED for Homes certification is being pursued for the project.

In a walkable neighborhood near the center of town, a historic masonry and timber frame structure has a new future as a residence containing 10 apartments. The property was originally built by the Elks in 1913 and later became a Masonic lodge, which included a bar, kitchen, meeting rooms and office space. The new apartments range from studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units from 500 square feet to 1000 square feet. In conformance with the municipality’s 20% affordable housing requirements, two of the apartment units will be priced as affordable housing. The top floor of the existing building is double-height, allowing for mezzanine space. Apartments are designed as loft style, with modern detailing; a “SoHo aesthetic.” The character of the building is being restored and preserved, and where possible original brick, stucco, and wood are exposed and refinished. The exterior gains a new stair and elevator tower addition, along with new window openings where necessary. A new plaque designed for the building describes its historic roots in Princeton. With the inclusion of a green roof, LEED for Homes certification is being pursued for the project.

In a walkable neighborhood near the center of town, a historic masonry and timber frame structure has a new future as a residence containing 10 apartments. The property was originally built by the Elks in 1913 and later became a Masonic lodge, which included a bar, kitchen, meeting rooms and office space. The new apartments range from studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units from 500 square feet to 1000 square feet. In conformance with the municipality’s 20% affordable housing requirements, two of the apartment units will be priced as affordable housing. The top floor of the existing building is double-height, allowing for mezzanine space. Apartments are designed as loft style, with modern detailing; a “SoHo aesthetic.” The character of the building is being restored and preserved, and where possible original brick, stucco, and wood are exposed and refinished. The exterior gains a new stair and elevator tower addition, along with new window openings where necessary. A new plaque designed for the building describes its historic roots in Princeton. With the inclusion of a green roof, LEED for Homes certification is being pursued for the project.

Completed in 2015, the Othello House was designed by PRDG Architecture + Design and built by Better Builders as a striking example of modern living in West Seattle. Though the homeowners chose not to pursue formal certification, the project was built to meet the rigorous standards of a Five-Star Built Green™ home. From the ground up, sustainability and style were equally prioritized. The build preserved native vegetation, retained mature trees on-site, exceeded Washington State Energy Code requirements, and recycled over 70% of construction waste by weight. Recycled-content materials were thoughtfully incorporated throughout, reinforcing the home’s eco-conscious foundation. Large windows on all sides flood the interiors with natural light, while the surrounding landscaping is designed to highlight lush greenery and native plantings. The result is a home that combines premium modern design with environmental responsibility—proving that sustainable construction can also deliver the ultimate in comfort and function.

Rodwin Architecture and Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, CO, United States This 4 bed/4 bath warm contemporary residence achieved LEED Platinum certification. Edge House is near-net zero [HERS 6] and utilizes a wide array of cutting edge green technologies: a 10kW PV system, ground source heat pump, solar thermal system, fiberglass Alpen windows, a Kalwall+Nanogel skylight, non-toxic construction, ICFs, a fully-integrated home automation system, super-insulated walls, 100% engineered lumber, FSC reclaimed cedar siding, and Boulder’s first permitted grey water system. Edge House is ADA-compliant, was awarded “2009 Green Home of the Year” by the Colorado Home Builder’s Association, was named the Grand Prize winner from the 2010 Colorado Sustainable Design Awards, and was the recipient of Mountain Living’s 2011 Responsible Development Award. To view other projects by Rodwin Architecture visit www.rodwinarch.com.